Why is China's "value machine" for rare earths still difficult for the world to bypass?

China's leadership in the field of rare earths primarily lies in the foundation provided by rare earth resources, followed by complete infrastructure and production (energy) facilities, as well as the ability to provide complete technologies (especially chemical processes).From 2015 to 2022, China became a net importer in terms o…

Reserves Ranked Third Globally, Japan Plans to Trial Rare Earth Mining in the Pacific Seabed Next Month

America Resumes Rare Earth Exploration, Asia Invests in Vietnam | Global Briefing

· Overseas Market DynamicsPrice Trends:FOB prices for lanthanum oxide remain stable at US$870–930 per ton, while FOB prices for cerium oxide hold steady at US$1,677–1,762 per ton. CIF prices for cerium oxide (Rotterdam Port) are US$2,330–2,340 per ton. FOB prices for neodymium oxide have increased to US$116–136 per kilogram, …

Discovery of Ion-Adsorption Type Rare Earth Deposit in Utah, USA

According to Mining.com, a Utah-based mining company claims to have discovered a giant deposit of rare earths and other critical metals, stating it could be one of the "largest deposits discovered in North America" to date. Ionic Mineral Technologies (IMT) announced last week that sample analysis from its Silicon Ridge …

MOFCOM Responds on Potential Easing of Rare Earth Magnet Export Restrictions to the U.S.: Actively Facilitating and Easing Compliance Trade

On December 25, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, addressed questions regarding rare earth magnet exports during a regular press conference, stating that China actively promotes and facilitates compliant trade. At the press conference, a reporter asked, "Given the trade agreement already reached between…

Global Rare Earths Roundup: Strategic Moves from China, Australia, and Industry Players

China Rare Earth Group Holds 2026 Strategic Planning Seminar Recently, China Rare Earth Group held its 2026 Strategic Planning Seminar at its headquarters. The meeting thoroughly implemented the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and fully carried out the directives of the Central Economic Work…

Rare Earth News

1.Ministry of Commerce Responds to Rare Earth Export Controls: Some General License Applications ApprovedXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 18 – Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated on December 18 that since the implementation of export controls on rare earth-related items, Chinese authorities have conducted pol…

Wu Qing on Capital Market; China Approves Some Rare Earth Export Licenses

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EU Breathes a Sigh of Relief: China Issues Licenses with Longer Validity Periods

On December 15 local time, European Commission Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, stated in an interview with Bloomberg Television that China has begun issuing longer-term rare earth licenses, enabling European companies to access critical mineral resources essential for…

Global Race for Rare Earths as China Holds Key Advantage

U.S.-Pakistan Resource CooperationFrom September to October 2025, Pakistan signed a $5 billion memorandum of understanding on critical minerals cooperation with the U.S. Strategic Metals Company (USSM) and delivered its first batch of rare earth-containing mineral products to the United States in early October. These products inc…